Executives from the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure show secure new business at IAAPA expo in the US
DUBAI: A senior delegation from the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) exhibition found themselves rushed off their feet at the recent International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo 2010, held in Florida, as they signed up a number of fresh bookings for DEAL 2011.
More than 30 new companies pledged their support for DEAL 2011 signing up to exhibit at the show during IAAPA. Several more companies have expressed interest in attending next year's event, with show organisers International Expo-Consults (IEC) now confident that DEAL 2011 could prove to be the most successful edition of the event in its 17-year history.
"We've been delighted with the response to DEAL 2011. With the opening of such prestigious developments as Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi the Middle East's amusements industry is showing positive signs of future growth and DEAL will play an important role in this," said Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman of IEC.
"Our team of senior executives were very busy at IAAPA, showing the synergies between the two shows, and returned to Dubai with a number of confirmed exhibitors and are now following up with more enquiries."
DEAL 2011 welcome some of the amusement industry's leaders, with regional and global names such as Amusement Services International (ASI), Falgas Industries, Rainbow Productions, Zamperla Middle East and Warehouse of Games.
Among the brands that booked space for DEAL at IAAPA are Westech, 3D Branded Attractions, Maurer Rides, Innovative Concepts in Entertainment (ICE), Elton Games and Lagotronics.
Now in its 17th year, DEAL 2011 will take place from April 4-6 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. For more information visit www.themeparksdubai.com
Substantial industry support for DEAL is given by the Amusement Industry Council of Europe, including Association Fabricantes Y Exp. Maquinas de la Foia de Bunyol (Spain) Associazone Nazionale Costruttori Attrezzature, Spettcoli Viaggianti (Italy); Amusement & Leisure Equipment Suppliers of the UK; American Amusement Manufacturers Association); International Association for the Leisure & Entertainment Industries; India Association of Amusement Parks & Industries; and the World Water Park Association.
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About International Expo-Consults (IEC):
International Expo-Consults (IEC) is an internationally recognized trade show management company with an impressive track record of 16 years of operations in the Middle East and Asia Pacific region. The Exhibition arm of the Dubai-based conglomerate, the Falak Holding; IEC is the organiser of key exhibitions including Chemical Process Plant and Machinery (CPPM), Sign and Graphics Imaging (SGI), Franchising Middle East (FME) and Sportex Middle East.
A multi-billion dollar Dubai-based conglomerate, Falak Holding has been an industry pioneer for the last 30 years having diversified business interests including real estate development; retail - sports, fashion, home furnishings; exhibitions, medical diagnostics, trading and many more as part of its portfolio. Falak Holding is also a key stakeholder and investor in the prestigious Dubai Sports City project.
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